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Pakistan vs England, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq Stand Unbeaten As PAK Trail ENG By 476
Pakistan Vs England, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique put a solid opening stand for Pakistan, as they ended Day 2 at 181/0, with their side trailing by 476 runs
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated: December 02, 2022 05:38 pm IST
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Pakistan Vs England, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique put a solid opening stand for Pakistan, as they ended Day 2 at 181/0, with their side trailing England by 476 runs in the ongoing first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Earlier, England posted a mammoth first innings total of 657 before being bundled out. Harry Brook scored 153 runs while Zak Crawley scored 122 . Ben Duckett (107) and Ollie Pope (108) had also crossed the three-figure mark. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Highlights of Day 2 of the first Test between Pakistan and England straight from Rawalpindi
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PAK vs ENG, 1st Test Day 2 Live
Now, one thing is for sure, England will play their shots and will probably go for quick runs. Jacks did mention today morning they will be looking for a win irrespective of the situation so it will be interesting to see what will be their aim. Saying that, the style with which England plays could bring about wickets for Pakistan and that could well see them in a position from where they can think of a win. However, they will be without Rauf who won't be bowling in this game. Can the others step up? We will find out.
For the England bowlers, just like their opposition, it was a hard toil. Will Jacks was the star with the six-fer on debut and he was well-supported by Jack Leach! Ollie Robinson was also impressive as he really bowled with all his heart. James Anderson was tidy. England too will be happy with their overall effort but would have loved a bigger lead especially after the position they started off on Day 4.
Overall, Pakistan did a decent job with the bat, it was their openers who set the tone as both scored tons and added over 200. Azam continued the good work and he too scored a brilliant ton.At once, it seemed Pakistan might just take the lead but most of the batters in the middle order failed to make a significant contribution and at the end of Day 3, it seemed England would get a big lead by Agha Salman with the tail ensured that is not the case.
Pakistan will be pleased with how things went about this morning. Agha Salman played attacking cricket earlier on and got to his half ton. He along with Zahid Mahmood added fifty before Agha Salman fell. Rauf and Zahid then added a few handy runs but there was not a lot of contrubution from the last wicket stand.
England have finally managed to bundle Pakistan out! They though would have loved to have given fewer runs before getting the wickets. They have only managed to gain a lead of 78, however, the good thing is, they do have a lead. Jacks was once again the star with the ball for them this morning as he got all the three wikets to fall and in the end, ended with a six-fer.
OUT! TAKEN! Six-fer for Will Jacks! Another good catch by Root! Rauf steps out, Jacks tosses it up outside off. Rauf swings, this goes off the outside edge and Root takes it at first slip. Pakistan have been bowled out for 579!
On off, blocked.
On the stumps, kept out.
On off, defended.
That has hit the batter! Short and on the body again, Ali looks to fend it away but misses to get hit on the body.
Half an appeal but turned down! Short and on the body, Ali looks to fend it but it hits the body and lobs towards short leg.
Goes short and on the body, Rauf looks to pull, it goes off the splice and lobs over Keaton Jennings at short leg. One taken.
Good shot! Fuller and on off, this is pushed through covers for two.
Shorter and around off, Rauf really looks to hit it hard but misses.
On middle, kept out.
OUT! STUMPED! Probably the right call in the end! Zahid Mahmood did not look like having anything behind the line. Time to celebrate for Will Jacks as he gets a FIFER ON DEBUT! The long resistance of Zahid Mahmood comes to an end! He tries to innovate. Brings out the reverse sweep but this is fired outside off. He misses. Pope whips the bails off and appeals. It is taken upstairs. Ultra Edge shows no bat. Time to check the stumping. The umpire saw a few replays and then decided the foot was on the line. Pakistan 9 down and still behind by 81 runs.
An appeal for stumping and it is taken upstairs. Pope looks pretty confident.
Fuller and on off, this is pushed towards mid off for a quick run. Haris Rauf was struggling as he completed that run.
Gives it air and lands it on off, blocked.
On the stumps, this is pushed to cover.